Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted

Name: Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Susan Wood
ISBN: 9781666590647

Author: Susan Wood, Andy T. Jones

Narrator: Amy Rubinate

Unabridged: 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 08/07/2018

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Biographical

Synopsis

Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put her father out of work, she helped out by babysitting, waitressing, and sewing, all while shining as a star member of her school's debate team. Debate taught her how to fight with her words, a skill that eventually won her a state championship and a college scholarship. As a lawyer and a law professor, she learned why it was so difficult for working-class families like her own to advance economically. Today, she continues to fight (with her words) for the poor and the middle-class through her role as a senator. Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted emphasizes the importance of being outspoken-of using your words to fight both for yourself and for those who need your help.

About Susan Wood

Susan Wood is the author of many picture books, including American Gothic and Esquivel!. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia. For more information, visit susanwoodbooks.com.

About Amy Rubinate

Amy Rubinate has narrated over 250 audiobooks and has won multiple Earphones Awards. She has a degree in the oral interpretation of literature, and she has won several state and national awards for poetry reading. A voice actor and singer for over a decade, she has also narrated many children's books and provided character voices for toys and video games.

About Sarah Green

Sarah Green is an illustrator and a designer based in San Francisco. She illustrated a book on Dorothea Lange that Kirkus Reviews called brilliant in a starred review. For more information, visit sarahgreenillustration.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jon on January 04, 2019

Great introduction to this important politician. Given the current political climate I am sure children will have questions about her as we approach 2020.......more

Goodreads review by Peacegal on November 13, 2018

3.5 stars -- Wordy, colorful juvenile biography that introduces the idea of fighting for what you believe and "persisting," even when it is difficult! I wasn't a huge fan of the illustration style but I am pleased with the very large number of women's biographies that are coming out for young reader......more

Goodreads review by Charles on January 04, 2020

I really liked the clarity of this book. It had a straightforward narrative (by which I do not mean simple), purposeful illustrations, and while it was clearly intended to celebrate Warren, it does not present her as perfect. I did not expect to like it.......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on August 20, 2018

This was a great picture book . I love Elizabeth Warren . This is a great picture book to read to children ages 7- 9 .......more

Goodreads review by alisonwonderland (Alison) on December 25, 2018

Solid picture book introduction to Senator Elizabeth Warren. (This is the 11th book toward my goal of reading 12 picture book biographies of women in 2018.)......more